Agricultural Exports May Hit New Record in 2022
WASHINGTON, DC – Global demand for U.S. commodities hit a record in 2021 and according […]
Dairy
Whole Milk Consumption Grows, Now Most Popular Variety
ARLINGTON, VA – Dairy producers have been facing a wide variety of challenges over the […]
Consumers Should Expect Higher Meat Prices Into 2022
Prices paid by consumers for protein hit an all-time high in October and the trend is expected to continue into 2022 according to a new report from CoBank.
Consumers Increasing Dairy Consumption for Third Consecutive Year
Got Milk? According to the latest data, the answer is simply… yes.
Dairy Producers Cautiously Optimistic Regarding Future Industry Profitability
Dairy producers are finally reading some optimistic headlines as the industry works to right the economic ship that almost sank last year.
Average All-Milk Prices Increasing Despite Higher Input Costs
The U.S. average all-milk price increased by a full dollar per hundredweight from a month earlier to $18.40 in April according to the National Milk Producers Federation.
Southeast Asia now top destination for dairy exports
Over the past decade, U.S. milk production has increased by an average annual growth rate of 1.5 percent while domestic demand has increased at a slightly slower pace.
Dairy Industry Rebounding from Epic Decline, Demand Increasing
Domestic milk production has been increasing, pressuring milk prices since early May, but year-over-year growth comparisons are somewhat misleading due to last year’s atypical seasonal production patterns.
Larger Dairies More Likely to Thrive Than Others
If you’re going to play in dairy, you better plan to play big.
Some Public Policy Decisions Forego Science for Emotion
Sometimes we think we know the right thing to do based on assumptions, but the decision to pull whole milk from public schools a decade ago is “a perfect example of misguided public policy based on bad science”.
Dairy Producers Make Least From Off-Farm Income
Though some producers are able to supplement their income with off-farm jobs, the Economic Research Service says dairy producers are the least likely to do so.
Dairy Exports Overcome 2020 Challenges, 2021 Looking Brighter
Despite challenges presented by the COVID-19 economic lockdown, exports of U.S. dairy products expanded 9 percent year-over-year in 2020, reaching a total of $6.5 billion.
Despite Challenges Presented by Pandemic, Dairy Sales Impressive
How has the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic affected the dairy industry? According to the National Milk Producers Federation, retail dairy purchases that jumped at the beginning of the pandemic, have remained elevated since then.
Dairy Producers Experiencing Higher Prices Fueled By Exports
According to the National Milk Producers Federation, the industry survived with government support and robust export markets.
Enrollment Begins This Week for Dairy Margin Program
USDA will begin accepting enrollment applications for the 2021 Dairy Margin Coverage program this week.
Small Organic Dairies Profitable Long Before Conventional Operations
Smaller organic dairy operations may be netting more money at the end of the day than their larger conventional counterparts.
Larger Dairy Farms More Likely to Generate Profits
A new report from the Economic Research Service says large dairy operations have significant financial advantages over small and midsized farms.
Side-Effect to COVID-19: Consumers Buying More Dairy Products
COVID-19 is dramatically affecting consumer habits and dairy supply chains as food service demand plummets and grocery sales surge.